Bellum 39: Ivanov Vs Paulista PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicenzo Scamozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes into the arena with Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Rod Melendez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rod Melendez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Melendez
vs
Scamozzi

170 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

189 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vicenzo Scamozzi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scamozzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melendez pinned against the cage. Melendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scamozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scamozzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scamozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melendez circles away.
Rod Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Scamozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scamozzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Melendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scamozzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scamozzi is looking to stand up but Melendez won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scamozzi trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scamozzi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melendez's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vicenzo Scamozzi wasn't active enough on the ground.

Melendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scamozzi did well to prevent Melendez getting side control.
Scamozzi gets full guard.
Melendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scamozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez stops Scamozzi from standing up.
Melendez cracks Scamozzi with a solid left hand.
Scamozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Scamozzi, not yet.
Scamozzi is looking to stand up but Melendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez working some strikes from top position.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scamozzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scamozzi trying to control the position.
Melendez stands up over Scamozzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Scamozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
Melendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Scamozzi working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Scamozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Scamozzi, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scamozzi has momentary wrist control but Melendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Melendez cracks Scamozzi with a solid left hand.
Melendez working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Scamozzi keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scamozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scamozzi is trying to keep Melendez in close.

Scamozzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Melendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Melendez moves into the clinch.

Melendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scamozzi uses from the top position.
Scamozzi trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vicenzo Scamozzi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scamozzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scamozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Melendez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scamozzi is looking to control Melendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scamozzi avoid being mounted?
Scamozzi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melendez is staying active.
Scamozzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Melendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Scamozzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melendez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is keen to just control but Scamozzi is a slippery customer.
Scamozzi trying to control here.
Scamozzi wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
Scamozzi is pressing down on Melendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Melendez landing with the ground and pound.
Rod Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez is in close to Scamozzi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Melendez passes Scamozzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scamozzi is trying to maintain the position but Melendez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scamozzi is looking to control Melendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scamozzi avoid being mounted?
Scamozzi wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
Melendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scamozzi wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Melendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scamozzi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Melendez connects with a nice short shot to Scamozzi's temple.
Melendez works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Melendez connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Scamozzi is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez raining down shots from the mount!
Scamozzi is still in real trouble! Can Melendez finish him?
Melendez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Scamozzi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Melendez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rod Melendez thanked Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Geisbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Diaz
vs
Geisbert

183 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Geisbert!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geisbert's waist but Geisbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Geisbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.

Geisbert dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geisbert.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Geisbert from controlling successfully.
Geisbert wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geisbert wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Geisbert throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Geisbert from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephen Geisbert.
Geisbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.

Geisbert forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.

Geisbert breaks from the clinch.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geisbert is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Geisbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Geisbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geisbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geisbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Geisbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geisbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Geisbert moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Geisbert.
Geisbert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Geisbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.

Geisbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geisbert throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geisbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

Geisbert has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.

Geisbert manages to pull guard.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Geisbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Geisbert, not yet.
Geisbert tries to strike from the bottom.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Geisbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Geisbert tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Geisbert trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geisbert controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Geisbert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diaz tries to clinch up but Geisbert circles away and keeps his distance.

Geisbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz prevents Geisbert from getting back to his feet.
Geisbert working a defensive guard here.

Diaz stands up and waves to Geisbert to follow him.
Geisbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Geisbert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisbert has a takedown stuffed.
Geisbert is breathing heavily.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Geisbert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Geisbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geisbert swivels and escapes.
Geisbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geisbert.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geisbert counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Geisbert counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisbert prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Geisbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Geisbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Geisbert is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Diaz just wasn't active enough.
That kick from Geisbert tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.

Diaz scores with a takedown into Geisbert's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Geisbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Geisbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Geisbert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Geisbert!
Geisbert is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Geisbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geisbert but Geisbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Geisbert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geisbert is in Diaz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Geisbert from controlling successfully.

Geisbert has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geisbert's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Geisbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Geisbert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Diaz leaves Geisbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geisbert fails to land the takedown.
Geisbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geisbert.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Geisbert.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geisbert circles away.
Geisbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geisbert shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Geisbert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz dives in and grabs Geisbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geisbert pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.

Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geisbert's guard.

Geisbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz postures up in Geisbert's guard and throws a big left but Geisbert blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geisbert's head.
Diaz is standing up over Geisbert. Geisbert looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Geisbert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisbert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Geisbert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz has an Americana. Geisbert didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diaz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diaz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalton's choice of entrance music: Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Rock Dalton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pellegrini
vs
Dalton

183 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dalton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pellegrini is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.

Dalton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dalton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pellegrini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dalton can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dalton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pellegrini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pellegrini.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Pellegrini has control of the leg.

Pellegrini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dalton landing a few short strikes.

Pellegrini in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dalton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pellegrini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Pellegrini!
Anthony Pellegrini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Almeida
vs
Bomber

171 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandre Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bomber closes the distance and clinches up with Almeida, looking for a takedown. Bomber pushes Almeida against the cage but Almeida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Almeida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bomber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Almeida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomber keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.

Bomber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeida defends it easily.
Almeida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Almeida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bomber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Almeida is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bomber on the ground.

Bomber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bomber is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily.
Bomber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Almeida is sitting in close to Bomber's body. Bomber has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Almeida is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Almeida is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bomber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Bomber!
Billy Bomber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Maksymilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Probert
vs
Maksymilian

168 cm
20
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomek Maksymilian!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maksymilian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maksymilian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Maksymilian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Probert thinking.
Probert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches.
Maksymilian moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maksymilian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maksymilian throws a good cross that connects.
Maksymilian ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Maksymilian looks to land a combination but Probert avoids it well.
Probert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probert misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Maksymilian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert slips a jab from Maksymilian.
Probert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Maksymilian saw that one coming.
Probert throws a combination that misses
and Maksymilian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maksymilian throws out a powerful jab.
Maksymilian digs a good hook to Probert's body.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Maksymilian moved out of range nicely.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maksymilian manages to avoid it.
Probert throws a body punch but Maksymilian moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maksymilian.
Probert throws a hook to the side of Maksymilian's head but Maksymilian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Probert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maksymilian lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Probert misses.
Probert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maksymilian just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert throws a jab when Maksymilian was well out of range.
Maksymilian works Probert's body with a nice hook.
Probert misses with a right hand
and Maksymilian counters with a nice uppercut.
Probert slips under a jab from Maksymilian.
Probert fails to land with a series of punches.
Probert lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maksymilian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maksymilian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maksymilian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probert.
Maksymilian dodges the punch combination from Probert.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Maksymilian counters with a one-two to the body.
Maksymilian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Probert is rocked!

It looks like Sparky Probert has been cut.
Maksymilian takes one to the chin there.
Probert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maksymilian counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probert is breathing heavily.
Probert misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Maksymilian ducks down to avoid it.
Probert throws a hook but Maksymilian blocks it.
Maksymilian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Probert's head.
Maksymilian looks to land a left hand but Probert moved out of range nicely.
Maksymilian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert tries to clinch there but Maksymilian circles away.
Maksymilian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maksymilian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Probert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maksymilian scores with a jab to the body.
Probert seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maksymilian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maksymilian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maksymilian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomek Maksymilian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Probert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maksymilian takes one on the button.
Maksymilian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Probert's hands.
Maksymilian ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Maksymilian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Maksymilian slips a jab and a cross from Probert.
Maksymilian lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Probert. Those never looked like landing.
Probert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maksymilian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probert scrambles back to his feet.
Maksymilian lands with a nice combination. Probert backs away looking to recover.
Maksymilian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Maksymilian - just one landing.
Maksymilian works Probert's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maksymilian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probert.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksymilian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maksymilian pounces like a tiger and cracks Probert with a vicious hook! Probert is down but not out! Maksymilian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomek Maksymilian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shika Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lieutenant Rockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwood has chosen War as his entrance music. Lieutenant Rockwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Li
vs
Rockwood

180 cm
18
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shika Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lieutenant Rockwood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockwood as he avoids it easily.
Rockwood misses with a takedown attempt

so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Rockwood blocks nicely.
Rockwood keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwood has wrist control.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwood has wrist control.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Rockwood blocks nicely.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Li drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockwood dives on top into guard.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockwood throws a strike but Li rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li prevents Rockwood from getting back to his feet.
Li wants to pass the guard but Rockwood is keeping the position.

Rockwood kicks Li off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li tries to clinch there but Rockwood circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Rockwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwood shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rockwood circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rockwood clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockwood stops a takedown attempt from Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwood prevents Li from breaking the clinch.

Li manages to break the clinch.

Rockwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Li pulls Rockwood into guard.
Rockwood is looking to advance position but Li has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Li has hold of Rockwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rockwood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rockwood wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rockwood looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockwood's head.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rockwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockwood is controlling Li's posture.
Rockwood can't keep his opponent in guard - Li advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwood is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shika Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick by Rockwood misses

and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Li won't allow Rockwood to sweep him here.
Rockwood pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Rockwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockwood's head.
Rockwood trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li wants to control from the top but Rockwood keeps moving.
Rockwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li postures up in Rockwood's guard and throws a big left but Rockwood blocks it.
Li trying to control but Rockwood is working from the bottom.
Rockwood wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockwood controlling the position.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rockwood wants to get back to his feet but Li is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwood is breathing heavily.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockwood's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.

Rockwood has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li works over Rockwood with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Rockwood's brow.
Rockwood trying to strike off his back.
Li wants to control from the top but Rockwood keeps moving.
Rockwood wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockwood holds on and takes a little breather.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li cracks Rockwood with a solid left hand.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Li stands and steps away. Rockwood gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Li drives through and clinches with Rockwood against the cage.
Rockwood is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Li jumps into guard, dragging Rockwood to the mat.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Rockwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockwood trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rockwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lieutenant Rockwood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Rockwood tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shika Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lieutenant Rockwood.
Rockwood throws a sloppy head kick

and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockwood's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Li cracks Rockwood with a big right hand but Rockwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rockwood is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockwood is defending well.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shika Li dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Li scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rockwood tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Li wants to control but Rockwood is keeping him busy.
Rockwood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Li is looking to advance position but Rockwood won't allow it.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockwood is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li trying to control but Rockwood is working from the bottom.
Rockwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockwood keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Rockwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockwood has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shika Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockwood is proving hard to escape from.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Rockwood blocks nicely.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockwood keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li cracks Rockwood with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is in close to Rockwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Rockwood blocks nicely.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwood wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Rockwood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Rockwood blocks nicely.
Li stands up over Rockwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockwood is on top in guard.

Li scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rockwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Li which made him look bad.

Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockwood looks a forlorn figure.
Li lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockwood is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lieutenant Rockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shika Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shika Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shika Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Ruis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by Beast !. Berto Ruis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Fury
vs
Ruis

172 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Berto Ruis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fury in his tracks.
Ruis ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Ruis misses with a straight left.
Fury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruis has time to react.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Ruis is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruis.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Fury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Ruis.
Ruis ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Ruis ducks down to avoid it.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruis staying out of range there.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Ruis's head but Ruis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Ruis misses.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruis.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Ruis slips under a jab from Fury.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Ruis saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Ruis misses with a hook.
Ruis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Ruis ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Ruis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
Ruis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fury under the eye.
Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruis looks gassed!
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruis momentarily.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruis should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruis looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range.
Ruis throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Ruis is rocked!
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruis is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Fury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruis on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruis throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Ruis's shoulder, as Ruis tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ruis.
Ruis throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.
Ruis seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury moves out of range as Ruis strikes.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruis throws out the jab.
Ruis misses with a looping right.
Fury misses with an uppercut.

Fury cracks Ruis with a big right hand and Ruis goes down!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Fury gets to his feet. Ruis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fury! Ruis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Fury!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Fury started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morello's choice of entrance music: Fuel. Thiago Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gracie
vs
Morello

195 cm
24
184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yves Morello!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Morello.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Morello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Morello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Morello drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morello jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Morello pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morello defends well.

Morello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Morello drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morello jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Morello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Morello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morello looking to pass the guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morello defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morello defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morello defends well.

Morello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Morello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Morello defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Morello drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morello jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morello passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morello wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morello pulls his head out easily.

Morello is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Morello in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yves Morello!
Yves Morello thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Dowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder by Redman & Method Man. Mac Dowell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hatton
vs
Dowell

173 cm
27
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Dowell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatton manages to avoid it.

Hatton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dowell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dowell gets back to half guard.
Dowell is pressing down on Hatton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hatton is stalling in the full guard.
Dowell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dowell keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass.
Dowell trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is in close to Dowell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hatton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hatton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Dowell's face as Hatton controls the position.
Hatton moves into full mount!
Hatton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hatton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hatton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Hatton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dowell wants to get back to his feet.
Dowell is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hatton is looking for a kimura but Dowell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatton to get the leverage.

Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dowell is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold.
Hatton is looking to take a break and control but Dowell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dowell!
Hatton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dowell?

Hatton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dowell throws a sloppy head kick

and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hatton uses his free foot to push down on Dowell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hatton landing shots from mount.

Dowell is rocked!
Hatton with a couple of short strikes.
Dowell is still in real trouble! Can Hatton finish him?
Hatton looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dowell covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Hatton!
Jeff Hatton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tricolor Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mad World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Artem Ivanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paulista
vs
Ivanov

181 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tricolor Paulista!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Paulista.

Ivanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paulista wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Paulista won't allow it.
Ivanov moves into full mount! Paulista won't be happy about that!
Paulista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ivanov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Paulista to control.
Paulista tries to reverse the position but Ivanov maintains control.
Ivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulista is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ivanov controlling from the full mount.
Paulista can't escape the position.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Ivanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulista is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulista regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanov in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artem Ivanov.

Ivanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulista to the ground. Ivanov is now in Paulista's guard.

Paulista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Paulista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paulista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulista is breathing heavily.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Artem Ivanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov shoots and misses
letting Paulista counter with a right hand.
Tricolor Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Paulista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ivanov clinches.
Paulista is trying to push Ivanov away but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paulista creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulista is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.

Ivanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulista manages to get himself to full guard.

Paulista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov forces his way into half guard.
Ivanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Paulista actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ivanov throws a hook to the side of Paulista's head but Paulista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ivanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulista to the ground. Ivanov is now in Paulista's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ivanov is stalling in the full guard.

Paulista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Paulista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Paulista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ivanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Paulista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paulista defends it nicely.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Paulista.
Tricolor Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ivanov.
Paulista stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Paulista looks to clinch

and Ivanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paulista's guard now.

Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paulista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Paulista's legs - danger averted.

Paulista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov won't allow Paulista to sweep him here.

Paulista is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Artem Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paulista wants to clinch.
Paulista jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paulista gets caught flat footed, as Ivanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov controlling from the top position.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance.

Paulista looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov trying to control the pace.
Artem Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Artem Ivanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulista avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Paulista sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivanov rushes Paulista and presses him up against the cage.
Paulista prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paulista avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paulista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulista but Paulista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulista tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.

Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Paulista.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulista gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulista misses with the head strike.
Ivanov is trying to drag Paulista to the mat but Paulista just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tricolor Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista misses with a knee to the head.
Ivanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ivanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanov trying to control but Paulista is working from the bottom.

Paulista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulista keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Artem Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Paulista circles away.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Paulista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paulista pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista swinging wildly here.
Paulista scores with a hook to the body. Ivanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Paulista sprawls well.
Paulista misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Paulista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Paulista fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Paulista tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paulista as he jumps to the side.
Paulista scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paulista lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paulista tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulista lands with a nice combination. Ivanov backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
letting Paulista counter with a right hand.
Tricolor Paulista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulista changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paulista tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulista throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tricolor Paulista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulista swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulista displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paulista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tricolor Paulista did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paulista is looking to clinch.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ivanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paulista keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov stays in close to Paulista's body and controls the position.

Paulista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Paulista is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Paulista looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ivanov is defending well. Paulista quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ivanov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paulista celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tricolor Paulista!
Tricolor Paulista is the new featherweight champion!